Plaque Application Process

Applications for a Historic Plaque may be submitted at any time. Property owners should complete and submit an application form together with the following supporting material:

(1) Evidence that the property meets the three criteria stated earlier. (Follow tips on Tracing the History of a Property.)

(2) Current photographs (prints or digital image files) of the front and side elevations of the property.

The completed applications should be mailed to:

Belmont Historical Society
Box 15
Belmont, MA 02478

After the application has been approved, the property owner must submit a check payable to the “Belmont Historical Society” for the appropriate fee: $250.

Once the application is approved and the fee has been paid, the property owner can choose between two different sizes of the rectangular plaques and two different background colors (white or cream). The historic markers (crafted by Ould Colony Artisans in Wiscasset, ME) come complete with mounting hardware and directions for mounting and placement on the building which is the responsibility of the property owner.

If you have questions about the application process or the eligibility of a specific property, please contact us at belmonthistory1859@gmail.com.